WPL 2023: Who is Tara Norris? Tara Norris created history on Sunday as the USA star ran over the power-packed RCB batting line-up. The only associate player involved in the Women’s Premier League, Norris set the stage on fire in her debut for the Delhi Capitals. The left-arm pacer picked up a five wicket haul, becoming the first to so do in WPL history. Follow WPL 2023 LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
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Left-arm pacer Tara Norris single handedly turned the game on its head as Delhi Capitals eventually romped to a 60-run win over RCB. Norris came into bowl in the 11th over and struck gold, dismissing the well set Ellyse Perry. She followed it up with the wickets of Disha Kasat, Richa Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja to force a collapse. RCB went from 89/2 to 96/7, losing five wickets for 7 runs.
Later in the day, She got the better of England star Heather Knight who looked in silken touch. Before Norris’ spell, RCB were well placed to put up a fight. However, Norris destroyed all those hopes en route a player of the match performance.
𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐚 🇺🇸, what a banging Hollywood style debut! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/TvNZ4cBBYH
— Sports18 (@Sports18) March 5, 2023
“Delighted. Meg and Shafali started well with the bat and the bowlers executed their plans. It is amazing to be here and delighted with the win. The first wicket is pretty special and will definitely take that,” said Norris after receiving Player Of the Match award.
Who is Tara Norris? She is an American cricketer who hails from Philadelphia. Before Delhi Capitals, she has played for Sussex, Syndey Thunder, United States and Southern Vipers. She is the only player from associate nations to be picked in the WPL Auction.